You can turn a plain black dress into a witch’s dress by distressing the hem and sleeves with scissors so it looks tattered and torn. If you’re going for a classically evil witch, try to find a full-length all-black gown. If you’re on a budget, check out thrift stores or costume shops nearby so you don’t have to break the bank.
Spiderweb tights would be a great addition to your evil witch character. It’s okay if your tights are ripped! You’ll look like you just came back from a rough fly around town on your broomstick. If you’re going for the ripped jeans look, you can always throw on a pair of fishnets underneath for a pop of pattern peeking out. You could also wear some striped stockings or tall socks for a more classic look.
If you’re going out trick or treating, stick with flat shoes so you’re comfortable walking in them. If you’re heading to a party and you want to look a little more fancy, slip on some black stilettos.
If you’re going for a Maleficent look, put on a pair of horns instead of a tall hat. If you’d like to make your hat your own, use hot glue to add fake spiders or leaves for an extra fall look. Make your hat a little more glam with gold spray paint or glitter glue.
A black velvet cape would work well with a Victorian-era witch, while black cotton cloaks could complete a more modern outfit. You can look for black capes at a costume store near you. If you can’t find a black cape, tie a black blanket around your neck instead.
Use a light green for your all over base, then add contours and shadows with a darker green color. You could also add a few large moles to make your face look more evil.
Go glam with a little glitter eyeshadow and some false lashes. Makeup is totally optional! If you don’t want to wear it, you don’t have to.
The goal is to look like you just flew in on a broomstick, so the messier, the better! You could even add small sticks or leaves to your hair for a super lived-in look.
If you want to go for the dirty, unkempt witch’s look, rub coffee grounds on your hands to stain your fingers. You could even paint small spider webs onto your nails using white or silver nail polish. If you have fake nails, consider filing them into long, pointed claws to make your outfit even scarier.
Look for old-fashioned broomsticks at thrift stores in your area. Or, make your own by gluing pieces of straw to a long wooden staff.
Your crystal ball doesn’t have to be large! Find a small plastic one from a costume store and shove it in your purse before you head out. When you look into your crystal ball, rub it slowly and cackle like you’re seeing something truly evil.
You can also glue on a few fake flowers to spice up your staff and make it look more evil.
Evil witches could also carry around rubber toads, spiders, or even a raven. You probably don’t want to take care of a real animal all night, so leave your live pets at home.
